Hullywood: Why the film industry has taken a shine to Hull 22nd October 2021 The cobbled streets and historic buildings of Hull’s Old Town were recently the backdrop for Enola Holmes 2 – the next instalment of the hit Netflix franchise. Enola Holmes 2 was the latest in a string of productions to have been shot in Hull following the likes of The Personal History of David Copperfield and […] Read more Business News Regeneration Enola Holmes 2Hull film locationHull Old TownScreen Yorkshire
FloodLights: Hull set to host captivating outdoor show this weekend 21st October 2021 Hull city centre will be illuminated this weekend by FloodLights, a series of captivating projections and sound installations from Absolutely Cultured. Hull, and the lives of its inhabitants, has been shaped by its proximity and relationship to water. FloodLights will explore this relationship, at locations throughout the city centre, from Friday 22 October until Sunday […] Read more Leisure & Culture Living With Water News What's on Absolutely CulturedCouncillor Rosemary PantelakisFloodLightsLiving With WaterUniversity of HullYorkshire Water
Hull chosen as a host city for huge UK festival of creativity 21st October 2021 Hull has been named as a location for one of 10 commissions announced as part of Unboxed, a celebration of creativity taking place across the UK in 2022. Hull will host About Us, a combination of live shows and multimedia installations with animation, poetry, original music and performance. It will transform buildings and landmarks in five […] Read more Leisure & Culture News About UsHull UnboxedUK festival of creativityUnboxed
Overnight road closures for latest phase of Stoneferry improvement scheme 21st October 2021 Essential overnight resurfacing works will be taking place from Monday November 1 in the latest phase of the multi-million-pound Stoneferry improvement scheme. The work is expected to last about a week and will be undertaken overnight in order to minimise disruption. The works will be carried out between 7pm and 6am, Monday to Friday. The […] Read more News Transport & Streets Stoneferry Corridor
New Assistant Director for Learning and Skills in Hull announced 21st October 2021 Hull City Council has appointed Mary Meredith as the new permanent Assistant Director for Learning and Skills. Mary will take over from interim Assistant Director Jo Moxon, who has led the education team for the past two and a half years. As recognised by Ofsted in a recent report, Jo has transformed the Local Authority’s […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Academy Trustschildren's servicesHull Learning Partnership
Tales of a Maritime City 20th October 2021 A treasure trove of seafaring culture will take place across Hull as Maritime Tales Week returns to the city for this October half term. A packed programme of events celebrating Hull’s rich maritime heritage will run from 23 to 30 October. The city’s significant seafaring history will be brought to life with a varied programme […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Hull Maritime ProjectMaritime Tales Week
Children receiving free school meals to be given a £15 voucher for October half term 20th October 2021 Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will be given a £15 voucher for this October half term. Around 12,500 families currently receive free school meals in Hull. These families will be sent a text or an email asking them to choose the supermarket of their choice, and vouchers for […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayFree school mealsHull Learning Partnership
Get spooky this Halloween with free digital trails 20th October 2021 Dancing skeletons and ghosts will be ready to entertain in Hull parks and the city centre as the Love Exploring augmented reality app gets a spooky makeover this Halloween. Available now until Monday 8 November, the usual dinosaur safari will be temporarily joined with the ghoulish-themed trail, complete with characters ready to boogie. Councillor Marjorie […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on City centreCllr Marjorie Brabazonfamily activityfreeHalloweenParkstrails
Thousands of families enjoy Healthy Holidays Hull events 20th October 2021 Thousands of young people and families in Hull have benefited from free activities and food this summer, through the Healthy Holidays Hull programme. Across the summer holidays, 26 July to 7 September, the programme delivered sports, dance, music, crafts, performances and a variety of fun, free activities in locations right across the city. Over 21,000 […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Shane McMurrayHealthy Holidays Hull
Albion Square development set to include large urban woodland 19th October 2021 The transformational Albion Square development is set to include a large urban park as part of new plans that will be submitted to Hull City Council’s planning committee later this year. The new design features a mixture of residential, office and retail space, as well as the large urban park and additional eco-friendly elements. The […] Read more Business News Regeneration Albion SquareAlbion Square development
Playing the Regeneration Game at The Waterline Summit 2021 19th October 2021 Business leaders from across the Humber region will come together later this week to discuss a collaborative approach to the sustainable development of the built environment. ‘The Regeneration Game’, being held on Friday at the University of Hull’s Aura Innovation Centre, is part of this week’s Waterline Summit, which aims to demonstrate how we all […] Read more Business News Regeneration
Contractor appointed for Queens Gardens refurbishment 18th October 2021 A contractor has been appointed for the transformational Queens Gardens refurbishment. Local construction company CR Reynolds Ltd will deliver the project in the heart of Hull’s city centre. Councillor Daren Hale, leader of Hull City Council, said: “The Queens Gardens refurbishment will create a first-class and unique urban green space in the heart of our […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City projectQueens Gardens refurbishment
